Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka condemned the attack on its High Commissioner in a statement.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner Ibrahim Sahib Ansar was assautled by a group of men at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

A day later, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka condemned the attack on its High Commissioner in a statement.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms reports that Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to Malaysia had been assaulted by a group of persons at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport today, 4 September 2016. The Government of Sri Lanka condemns this act of violence on Sri Lanka's High Commissioner in Malaysia, in the strongest terms. The High Commissioner is receiving medical attention," the statement read.

The Malaysian Police has arrested five people in connection to the case which is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.

The statement added, "The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur is coordinating with local law enforcement authorities in Malaysia and other relevant local authorities to identify perpetrators and assist with investigations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka is seized of the seriousness of this incident and is taking all necessary action in this regard through diplomatic channels."